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… r October 12, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto accompanied by other nationl leaders during the commissioning of the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County …
Ruto commissions Ziwa 2 dam to irrigate 500 acres in Uasin GishuCapital News
… Speaking in Uasin Gishu County on the second day of his development tour of the North Rift, Ruto revisited his fallout with Uhuru, claiming the former president had promised to support his presidential ambitions after serving two terms. …
Ruto to Uhuru: You’re a conman, retireThe Standard
… Speaking in Ziwa, Uasin Gishu County, on Monday, October 12, Ruto said he stood by Kenyatta during the 2013 and 2017 elections but received no support when he sought the presidency. …
'You conned me': Ruto accuses Uhuru of 2022 betrayalThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya School of TVET Moiben Campus in Uasin Gishu County, where President William Ruto pledged to build student hostels. …
Ruto pledges to expand first TVET trainer college outside NairobiCitizen Digital
… we support him, the more he is messing, the more his people are messing up.” Wainaina had come under criticism following a circulating video in which he allegedly suggested that members of the Kikuyu community who did not support Ruto’s re-election should leave Uasin Gishu County …
Wamuchomba announces exit from UDA over 'disrespect' by CS DualeThe Standard
… The matter is before the Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya at Uasin Gishu County, Eldoret ELRC, under case number ELRCPET/E025/2026, with KEHPHPU listed as the applicant against the County Public Service Board of Elgeyo Marakwet and the County Government of Elgeyo Ma …
KEHPHPU challenges Elgeyo Marakwet public health recruitmentThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSitatumikiwa youth during the launch of their peace campaign in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. …
Youths condemn political exploitation, launch national movementCapital News
… The remarks came as Kenya marked World Tourism Day 2026 in Uasin Gishu County under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” The celebrations in Eldoret brought to a close a week-long programme showcasing Uasin Gishu and the wider North Rift’s t …
Miano: Kenya to deploy AI and digital platforms to boost tourismThe Standard
… He is expected to be buried on Tuesday, September 29, at the family home in Burnt Forest, Uasin Gishu County. …
Killer brew claims three lives in KitengelaCitizen Digital
… Google Follow on Twitter BAT Kenya’s Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager Billy Tsuma addressing the media on the sidelines of the Eldoret City Public Participation of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill by the National Assembly Audio By Vocalize Stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County …
Parliament urged to pass balanced Tobacco Bill amid industry concernsPresident William Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County, which is expected to bring 500 acres under irrigation and support 1,000 farming households. The project includes desilting and embankment reconstruction, solar-powered pumping systems, and is expected to help reduce farmers' reliance on rain-fed agriculture.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County, which is expected to bring 500 acres under irrigation and support 1,000 farming households. The project includes desilting and embankment reconstruction, solar-powered pumping systems, and is expected to help reduce farmers' reliance on rain-fed agriculture.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of breaking a political agreement to support his presidential ambitions, claiming Uhuru instead urged Kenyans not to vote for him in 2022. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Ruto said Uhuru had promised "10 years of Uhuru, 10 years of Ruto" and called on him to retire and stop political involvement.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of betraying him in the 2022 election, claiming Kenyatta abandoned him after years of political support and campaigned against his presidential bid. Ruto said he supported Kenyatta in 2013 and 2017 but received no backing when he sought the presidency, alleging Kenyatta urged voters not to elect him despite a political understanding that each would serve ten years.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto opened the Kenya School of TVET Moiben Campus in Uasin Gishu County, the first TVET trainer college outside Nairobi, pledging to expand the campus and build student hostels to increase the supply of instructors for technical colleges.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba announced she is leaving the United Democratic Alliance, citing a lack of respect for other communities by some ruling party leaders, including Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. She said her conscience would not allow her to continue associating with political leaders she accused of disregarding other communities.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has secured interim orders from the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret in a challenge against Elgeyo Marakwet's County Public Service Board and County Government over the failure to advertise and recruit a Director of Public Health and replace Public Health Officers. The court ordered a hearing for October 14, 2026, and directed that the status quo be maintained in the meantime.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan youth have launched a campaign called Sitatumika (I will not be used) to resist politicians deploying them to cause violence and silence dissenting voices in the run-up to next year's elections. The movement, founded by Aaltonen Jumba, will establish teams promoting peaceful campaigns in counties, culminating in a national launch in December.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says Kenya is integrating artificial intelligence and digital platforms into tourism promotion to make the country's destinations more visible and accessible to digital travellers. The government is using technology such as Safari Live and Tembea Kenya to expand Kenya's tourism offering and encourage domestic travel.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
At least three people have died in Noonkpoir Estate, Kitengela, Kajiado County, in the past four days after allegedly consuming illicit alcohol, with two others reportedly fighting for their lives. Residents are calling on authorities to crack down on outlets suspected of selling illicit alcohol.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have called on Parliament to pass a balanced tobacco control law that safeguards public health while protecting businesses and livelihoods. They raised concerns during public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, warning that current proposals pose risks to businesses if passed unchanged.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have urged Parliament to balance public health objectives with business interests as it reviews the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, citing concerns that a proposed licensing requirement for tobacco businesses could increase costs and constitute double taxation alongside existing single business permits, and that a 100-metre sales restriction near places serving youth could be difficult to enforce in densely populated areas.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has entered a Sh26 billion deal to import 540,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia amid the country's worst production shortfall in years, but questions have arisen over the importer's selection, the deal's structure, and final public costs.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Sh26 billion agreement to import 540,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia through a little-known private company has sparked questions over the importer's selection, deal structure, and final public cost amid the country's worst maize production shortfall in years.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
An Environment and Lands Court in Eldoret has confirmed Eunita Kibor, the youngest wife of the late Rift Valley politician Jackson Kibor, as executor of his multi-billion-shilling estate estimated at over Ksh.3 billion. More than 16 children of the deceased had accused their stepmother of using a forged will, but Justice Emmanuel Washe dismissed their assertions and ruled Eunita is the sole executor, who will act with the help of Kibor's former lawyer, Jonah Bundotich.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A dormitory housing 340 Form 3 and 4 students was destroyed in a fire at Hill School, Eldoret that broke out at 5am, with no injuries reported. The fire was contained by Kenya Red Cross Society working with county and emergency officials, amid rising cases of school fires across Kenya.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Agriculture announced the importation of 25 million bags of maize to protect consumers from poor harvests. Maize farmers are concerned that the importation will depress prices for their remaining crops following drought losses.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Agriculture's announcement to import 25 million bags of maize to cushion consumers against poor harvests is concerning maize farmers like Maurice Kimutai in Uasin Gishu County, who had been planning to sell their surviving crops after a devastating drought.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fire destroyed a dormitory block at Hill School Girls Eldoret on Tuesday morning; all students were accounted for and safe, with no casualties reported. County officials and security personnel, supported by the Kenya Red Cross Society and officers from neighbouring counties, contained the blaze, and investigations into the cause have been launched.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Eldoret will host the UN Tourism Week from September 21 to 27 at the University of Eldoret, with artificial intelligence and digital technology as the centrepiece. The event aims to showcase digital solutions and technologies to help destinations and tourism businesses reach new markets, and will provide training to MSMEs, tour operators, hoteliers, and tourism enterprises on using AI and digital tools for destination marketing and business development.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fuel tanker overturned during a head-on collision with a saloon car near Paul Boit High School in Turbo along the Eldoret-Webuye highway on Thursday night, killing three people and injuring 23 others. The tanker exploded as locals attempted to siphon leaking fuel from the wreckage.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
An oil tanker explosion on the Eldoret-Turbo Road has killed three people, with 22 injured currently admitted to hospital, seven of whom are in intensive care with severe burns. The accident occurred after the tanker collided with another vehicle and caught fire as members of the public attempted to scoop spilled fuel.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
A petroleum tanker caught fire and exploded along the Eldoret-Webuye Road near Paul Boit Secondary School; ten casualties were evacuated to hospitals and two bodies recovered, with the incident contained through a multi-agency response by Kenya Red Cross, police, and firefighters.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
A fuel tanker overturned on the Eldoret-Webuye highway near Paul Boit Secondary School in Turbo, sparking a fire that killed two people and injured nine others now admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Police say the fire may have been triggered when someone attempted to remove the tanker's battery, as residents rushed to siphon fuel.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A suspect linked to the theft of three cows was beaten to death, while his accomplice sustained serious injuries after the pair were found driving the animals from Nandi towards Uasin Gishu County. The cattle belonged to a Kabisaga village resident and were stolen Monday night.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
An oil tanker overturned on the Eldoret-Webuye road in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, caught fire after residents reportedly rushed to siphon fuel. Two bodies have been recovered so far, but the county police commander warned the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders warned against escalating political violence and tribalism ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging rival camps to allow political meetings to proceed without disruption and calling for political competition to be centred on ideas and development.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have called for answers regarding government plans to privatise the New KCC processing plant in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, are searching for a woman who drugged and robbed Asbel Kiprop, a three-time 1500m world champion and Chief Inspector, of an unknown amount of money at a club over the weekend. The incident occurred after the suspect joined him while he was watching football matches on Friday afternoon.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties have partnered to complete the Kipkaren Dam Water Supply Project, funded by the National Government and African Development Bank, which is expected to inject 23,000 cubic metres of water daily and benefit about 50,000 residents in Eldoret and its environs.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Safaricom has allocated Sh51 million to construct new infrastructure at Eldoret Special School in Uasin Gishu County, including two dormitories, three vocational classrooms, and a solar-powered borehole. The investment is part of the company's partnership with the county and initiative to improve learning standards for learners with special needs.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →